The 2014 Resolution Challenge: Deciding to play for keeps...

Welcome Ladies to the 2014 New Year's Resolution Challenge. The challenge will begin on January 1st and will end March 26th. That's 12 weeks folks, we can do it! It is time to get our lives in order; eat healthier, break a sweat, clean out our closets, and most importantly encourage each other. The cost to join is 25 dollars and the top three will take the pot. Pass on the challenge. More people means more prize winnings, more support, more fun so pass it on. Email me, Artesia at artesia40@hotmail.com to join!

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Deciding to play for keeps...

Four days into the challenge I find myself wanting to shove my face full of powder donuts and excuse my not exercising by saying the kids are sick or I have school work. Both of those things are true but I was able to watch three episodes of The Chase (my new favorite game show.) So I am making the executive decision to play for money in the hopes it keeps me motivated. Since there is a small number of participants, winner take all! Remember it is not all about weight loss but more about changing your lifestyle. So send me your initial weight and measurements by Wednesday.

2 things I have learned so far (but already should know) ... It is soooo much better to eat a lot of healthy food than to not eat all day and have one piece of pizza and brownie! The 2nd thing is I am super competitive in a weird way. We had friends over for dinner on Thursday night and they were talking about running a half marathon in May. Next thing I know I am yelling, "I'm in!" Mind you I would be hard pressed to run a mile at this point. But I have done it before and I can do it again, right? Today I start training for a half marathon 5 months away!

City of Trees half marathon- October 2011.
Feeling like such an amazing role model for my little girls!

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UnknownJanuary 5, 2014 at 8:48 PM
Ah! Good luck on the training! You can do this! What will the training look like for you?
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Point System

FOOD LOG

Log everything you eat for 5 out of 7 days a week. 25 points, all or nothing.

Daily Exercise

Up to 5 points a day, 5x a week. Maximum points per week is 25.

WATER

Drink at least 64 oz. of water a day. One point a day if accomplished. Weekly maximum 7 points.

SLEEP

Sleep at least 7 hours a night- does not need to be consecutive. 1 point per night.

WEEKLY GROUP CHALLENGE - To be announced each Monday!

For a total of 25 points. The challenges will center around the most common New Year's resolutions such as nutrition, exercise, organization, redecorating, etc.

BLOG POSTS

5 points per post (up to three times a week). Blog here about your successes, struggles, recipes, prayer reflections, meaningful moments of carefree timelessness with your loved ones, great workout ideas, etc. Let’s motivate, support and celebrate each other as we go!

READ

Read a book for an hour a week. It can be in one sitting or 5 minutes here and there. 10 points all or nothing.

CAREFREE TIMELESSNESS

Spend a minimum of 1 hour of time with a loved one. Unplug* and be present. Plan a date night with your husband; schedule a pedicure with a good friend, do something special with your child, etc. 10 points, all or nothing.

* Unplugged means being as void as possible from any electronics/media in order to be fully present to your loved one(s).

WEEKLY WEIGH-IN and MEASUREMENTS

5 points. Weigh in and take your measurement every Monday morning. Email me (artesia40@hotmail.com) with the progress. I will not post weights your secret is safe with me.

POINTS AT THE END FOR PERCENTAGE OF LBS. LOST AND MAINTENANCE.